Halibut Cove Vacation Rentals

Halibut Cove Travel Guide

Charming, tranquil, little Halibut Cove is a beautiful, slow-paced community deep in Alaska's first state park, Kachemak Bay State Park. Due to its secluded location, the village is a haven for wildlife and is surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery, with mountains, glaciers and forests forming part of the 400,000-acres of parkland.

Things to Do in Halibut Cove

A trip to Halibut Cove is all about slowing things down, enjoying the close-knit community of artists, fishermen, and craftspeople, and appreciating the miracles of nature. Check out the bird sanctuary for a range of different species like gulls, puffins and red-faced cormorants. Halibut Cove is also the place to be to potentially spot a whale -- Humpbacks are in the waters here, as well as numerous seals, porpoises and sea otters. Guided tours with expert wildlife biologists are advised for the best experience.

For getting active, hiking, kayaking, and boating are just some of the sports on offer in the area.

Additionally, don't miss the special highlight of the floating post office, one of the only ones in the USA.

Best Time to Visit Halibut Cove

Mid-June to mid-August is the most popular time to visit, having the best weather and conditions.

Price and Availability Index in Halibut Cove

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The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Halibut Cove is in June, while the cheapest month is in October. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Halibut Cove is in the high season in July. Halibut Cove has its low season in December, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.

The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Halibut Cove tends to be Tuesday, while the most expensive day tends to be Monday. Vacation homes in Halibut Cove tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Wednesdays.

The weather in Halibut Cove

48º 3º

1.49

48º 15º

5.07

41º -3º

2.67

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1.65

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0.06

57º 28º

0.56

41º -3º

2.67

73º 39º

0.52

73º 42º

1.14

69º 37º

2.81

73º 36º

3.04

56º 19º

3.63

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Halibut Cove. The hottest month in Halibut Cove is June, when temperatures peak at 73 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to -3 ˚F. The wettest month in Halibut Cove is December with 5.07 inches of rain, while the driest month is March with 0.06 inches of rain.